Tanker crash causes hazmat situation in Loudoun County

Courtesy Loudoun County Fire and Rescue

Courtesy Loudoun County Fire and Rescue

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WASHINGTON — Virginia State Police are investigating a hazmat situation after an SUV and a tanker truck crashed in Loudoun County, causing the tanker to leak.

The incident occurred on around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday on West Colonial Parkway, just east of Route 704, police say.

The woman who was driving the SUV was flown to a hospital for treatment. Police say her injuries are not life-threatening.

The driver of the tanker was unharmed but the impact of the crash damaged the truck.

Below is a map of the area where police say the crash occurred.